Manila Bulletin
70% of target population in NCR gets first dose of COVID-19 vaccine
The National Capital Region (NCR) has reached a milestone with 50% of its population fully vaccinated against COVID-19, signifying population protection.
Metro Manila Council chair Parañaque Mayor Olivarez announced that 70% of the target population in the region has received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.
Metropolitan Manila Development Authority chairperson Benhur Abalos stated that approximately 11 million people in NCR have been vaccinated, with 6.5 million receiving their first dose and the remainder fully inoculated.
This achievement aligns with previous statements from Malacañang that restricting the movement of unvaccinated individuals would be considered once 50% of Metro Manila's population is fully vaccinated.
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